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  • Morgan Freeman, Mel Brooks to receive National Medal of Arts
    Actors Mel Brooks, Morgan Freeman and Audra McDonald, composer Philip Glass and record producer Berry Gordy are among the recipients of the annual National Medal of Arts, which US President Barack Obama will co
    / 15th September 2016
  • Reliance Jio now says operators violating portability norms
    New Delhi, September 15 (IANS) Reliance Jio has sought the industry watchdog's intervention over the three main telecom operators -- Airtel, Vodafone and Idea -- refusing to allow porting of their subscribers t
    / 15th September 2016
  • Kohli one of my favourite captains: Sourav Ganguly
    Kolkata September 15 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly heaped praise on current Test skipper Virat Kohli, saying the dashing right-hander is one of his favourite leaders in the game.  
    / 15th September 2016
  • BRICS nations discuss counter-terrorism, cyber and energy security
    New Delhi, September 15 (IANS): BRICS High Representatives responsible for national security met here on Thursday and discussed issues of counter-terrorism, cyber security and energy security among others ahead
    / 15th September 2016
  • Vodafone India to triple its points of interconnect with Jio
    New Delhi, September 15 (IANS) Vodafone India on Thursday said it had decided to increase its points of interconnect (PoI) with Reliance Jio three-fold.   "Vodafone India has always provided the PoI
    / 15th September 2016
  • Benefit of disclosures and family members testing
    Lithsa NNP+ Kohima   Disclosure of HIV status among family members remains one of the major hindrances in the fight against the spread of HIV. Disclosing HIV status to ones family members/partners a
    / 15th September 2016
  • Business needs and social good need to be in synergy
    Sajid Ahmed IANS   You want to help. Your heart is in the right place. You come with a pedigree. You are talented. You want to live with a spirit of generosity and integrity. Now what?  
    / 15th September 2016
  • What the West got wrong after 9/11
    Peter Apps Reuters   We all remember where we were when the planes hit the World Trade Center — and then the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania — 15 years ago this Sunday.   I was b
    / 15th September 2016
  • Donald Trump is a problem for the whole world, EU's Schulz says
    BERLIN, September 15 (Reuters) - If U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wins the election in November, it would be problematic for the entire world and encourage copycats in Europe, European Par
    / 15th September 2016
  • Clinton returns to campaign trail after pneumonia bout
    WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., September 15 (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton is set to resume campaigning on Thursday after a bout with pneumonia compelled the U.S. Democratic presidential nominee to take an unforeseen break a
    / 15th September 2016
  • Air India—the Maharaja is burning public money
    Garga Chatterjee   In spite of having the most bloated personnel structure in the industry, Air India continues to provide the worst service on the skies. Just recently, its on-time performance was s
    / 15th September 2016
  • Malaysia confirms debris found in Tanzania is from MH370
    KUALA LUMPUR, September 15 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Thursday that a large piece of aircraft debris discovered on the island of Pemba, off the coast of Tanzania, in June, was from the missing Malaysia Airlin
    / 15th September 2016
  • New U.S. black history museum may help dialogue on race
    Ian Simpson Reuters   The new National Museum of African American History and Culture may help heal the persistent problem of U.S. racism when it opens in 10 days, the head of the Smithsonian Instit
    / 15th September 2016
  • UK approves Chinese-backed nuclear plant, sets tighter controls
    LONDON, September 15 (Reuters) - Britain gave the go-ahead on Thursday for a $24 billion nuclear power plant, ending weeks of uncertainty that strained ties with China and France but also signalling a more caut
    / 15th September 2016
  • Encourage farmers to sow pulses in winter, says Agriculture Minister
    New Delhi, September 15 (IANS) The central government on Thursday urged states to promote sowing of pulses even in the Rabi (winter) season beginning October and ensure that farmers get Minimum Support Price (M
    / 15th September 2016
  • How to make smart choices while hotel hunting
    New Delhi, September 15 (IANS) If you're looking to book a hotel for a holiday or work trip, make sure you at least check on the guest reviews and know about its vicinity, suggests an expert.   Since
    / 15th September 2016
  • Long daytime nap may increase diabetes risk
    Tokyo, September 15 (IANS) Do you pine for a long nap during the day? Be careful, as it could be a warning sign for Type-2 diabetes, suggests a recent research.   In the study led by Yamada Tomahide
    / 15th September 2016
  • Modi reviews preparedness to roll-out GST
    New Delhi, September 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the preparedness for roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from April 1, 2017, and asked departments and ministries concerned to t
    / 15th September 2016
  • Women develop gestational diabetes more in summer
    London, September 15 (IANS) Planning for pregnancy during the summer months may not be a good idea as you may be at an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes, a study says.   The study rev
    / 15th September 2016
  • Omega-3 supplement may improve reading skills in kids
    London, September 15 (IANS) Supplements of fatty acids found in fish oil, seafood and some algae may improve reading skills of schoolchildren, says a study.   Children with attention problems, in par
    / 15th September 2016
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